Iran rejects US allegations on Yemen, calls Washington the primary source of regional instability

Iran has strongly rejected renewed US allegations against the Islamic Republic concerning Yemen, calling Washington the primary source of regional instability. In a post on his X account late on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei responded to claims by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding Iran's interference in the Yemen issue. Baghaei wrote, "Marco Rubio's lies cannot replace facts. Ansarallah is an independent Yemeni actor that makes its own decisions; it takes orders from no one and acts as nobody's proxy." He further stated that "the roots of instability in the region lie in U.S. military interventions and hegemonic policies," adding that if Washington genuinely wanted peace, it would take one simple step: end its malign and destabilizing interventions in our region. Baghaei emphasized that peace in Yemen cannot be imposed through bombs and external pressure, and that it begins with genuine negotiations based on the roadmap agreed by the parties.

The exchange comes amid ongoing tensions in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia and its allies began a deadly and devastating war and simultaneous siege in 2015. That campaign aimed to restore the country's former Riyadh- and Washington-backed authorities but has been unsuccessful. The conflict has caused a severe humanitarian crisis, with widespread suffering among the Yemeni population.

Iran's rejection of the US allegations underscores the broader regional dynamics, where Tehran frequently accuses Washington of destabilizing interventions. The US has repeatedly accused Iran of supporting Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, in Yemen. Iran denies these claims, asserting that Ansarallah operates independently. Baghaei's remarks highlight Iran's position that external military pressure and bombings will not bring peace to Yemen, and that a negotiated settlement based on agreed frameworks is the only viable path.

The statement also reflects Iran's broader criticism of US policies in the Middle East, which Tehran views as hegemonic and a source of conflict. Baghaei's comments were made in response to Rubio's recent remarks, though the specific details of Rubio's claims were not provided in the report. The timing of the exchange suggests continued friction between Iran and the US over regional issues, particularly Yemen, where the humanitarian situation remains dire after years of war.

According to Mehr News, Baghaei's post on X was a direct reaction to what he described as baseless and unfounded claims by Secretary Rubio. The report added that Iran has consistently called for an end to foreign military interventions in the region and supports negotiations to resolve the Yemen conflict. The war in Yemen, which began in 2015, has killed thousands and displaced millions, with the UN describing it as one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Iran's stance remains that peace can only be achieved through dialogue, not through military means.